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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the librarian refuse to do?
(a) Discuss the conditions of Cincinnatus's cell.
(b) Particpate in Pierre's card trick.
(c) Discuss the organization of the library.
(d) Bring Cincinnatus's books.

2. What does Cincinnatus tell the lawyer is not real?
(a) Cincinnatus says that he is not real.
(b) Cincinnatus says the prison isn't real.
(c) Cincinnatus says that the execution isn't real.
(d) Cincinnatus says the people around him aren't real.

3. What is the director doing when Rodion brings Cincinnatus back to his cell from the new prisoner's cell?
(a) Looking through the peephole in the new prisoner's door.
(b) Bringing the new prisoner a five-course meal.
(c) Painting the new prisoner's door with red paint.
(d) Whistling and dancing around the hallway.

4. What does Cincinnatus see in the morning papers?
(a) Photos of his house and family.
(b) Photos of the judge and his lawyer.
(c) Photos of the executioner waving to a crowd.
(d) Photos of the prison.

5. What crime does Pierre say he was accused of?
(a) Trying to steal a public statue.
(b) Arguing against the trial system.
(c) Trying to help Cincinnatus escape.
(d) Breaking into his wife's bedroom.

6. How old is Emmie?
(a) Six.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Eight.
(d) Ten.

7. Who does Cincinnatus ask to turn off the lights before he goes to bed?
(a) The prison director.
(b) The spider.
(c) The guard.
(d) An empty room.

8. What does Cincinnatus have to eat when Emmie comes into his cell?
(a) Eggs and bacon.
(b) Coffee and cereal.
(c) Hot chocolate and toast.
(d) Sweet rolls and orange juice.

9. While Cincinnatus meets with his lawyer, who does the prison director inform Cincinnatus is coming?
(a) The trial judge.
(b) His wife.
(c) Another prisoner.
(d) Another lawyer.

10. What does Pierre criticize Cincinnatus' attitude as?
(a) Selfish and contemptuous.
(b) Constantly angry.
(c) Melodramatic.
(d) Not serious enough.

11. What method of death does Cincinnatus write that he would prefer to beheading by axe?
(a) Hanging by rope.
(b) Drowning.
(c) Electric chair.
(d) Shooting by a firing squad.

12. What is M'sieur Pierre's attitude when he is led into Cincinnatus' cell?
(a) Calm and composed.
(b) Flustered and confused.
(c) Angry and irritable.
(d) Raucous and loud.

13. Where does Pierre say he is from?
(a) Upper Didderdown.
(b) Upper Elderbury.
(c) Upper Kinderton.
(d) Upper Hampshire.

14. What does the director say to Cincinnatus after the meeting with Pierre?
(a) That he is ashamed of Cincinnatus.
(b) That he is proud of Cincinnatus.
(c) That he envies Cincinnatus.
(d) That he is happy for Cincinnatus.

15. Who is waiting for Cincinnatus in his prison cell?
(a) The prison director.
(b) His wife.
(c) The judge.
(d) His lawyer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the prison located?

2. Where does Rodion tell Cincinnatus to go while his cell is cleaned?

3. How old is Cincinnatus when he gets his first job?

4. What does Marthe's escort keep trying to make her wear?

5. What job does Cincinnatus take on in his twenties?

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